The topic for this meeting is the Laws and Regulations regarding beekeeping in Louisiana. Mr. Allen Fabre, State Apiarist, will cover the rules and regs and will answer legal questions regarding bees. Copies of the laws and regulations will be available as handouts. Also, Mr. Leonard Wilfert, a CPA and an Acadiana beekeeper, will be talking about income taxes and beekeeping.

New folks are welcome to join. Dues are $15 per year.

For more information, please contact Keith Hawkins, County Agent, 337-463-7006. Also, you may also obtain regular “beemail” updates about beekeeping by sending your request by email to khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu.

The LSU AgCenter in partnership with the Beauregard Cattlemen’s Association will start Master Cattlemen’s classes. The program will outline the costs, expectations, class topics and schedule. Interested cattlemen from any parish may enroll at this meeting. Classes will officially start on February 23rd.

For more information, please contact Keith Hawkins, County Agent, 337-463-7006. Also, you may also obtain cattle updates from LSU AgCenter by sending your request by email to khawkins@agcenter.lsu.edu.